Sigma Weekend at Precision Camera with Sigma Ambassador Lindsey Ruth
Join Sigma at Precision Camera & Video in Austin for a weekend of education with Sigma Ambassador Lindsey Ruth! She’ll be teaching workshops all about portrait photography. Come see her Friday, 09/18, at 4:00 pm for a Studio Photography Intensive Workshop and step back in time on Saturday, 09/19, at 12:30 pm for the Vintage Portrait Workshop. Remember to bring your camera, as Sigma lenses will be available for loan during each class.
Along with Lindsey’s workshops, Sigma Tech Rep, Davren Montgomery, will be in-store both days demoing the latest Sigma releases! As part of Sigma Weekend, get there early on Saturday morning for Coffees and Cameras at 10:00 am to enjoy complimentary coffee and doughnuts while connecting with fellow photographers, hobbyists, and creatives.
| DATE | Sep 18 2026 – Sep 19 2026 |
| TIME | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| LOCATION | Precision Camera, Austin, TX |
| CATEGORY | Ambassador Workshop |
Studio Photography Intensive
Friday, September 18 | 4:00PM CT
Go beyond the basics in this in-depth workshop covering the full studio workflow, including pre-production, lighting and shooting, and post-processing. Learn how to plan, light, and edit professional-quality portraits with confidence and creativity.
Creating exceptional portraits requires much more than knowing how to use a camera. A successful studio session begins with thoughtful planning, continues with intentional lighting and posing, and ends with a polished post-processing workflow. In this comprehensive workshop, you’ll learn every step of the studio portrait process—from the initial concept to the final delivered image.
You’ll learn how proper planning improves efficiency, reduces stress during the shoot, and leads to more consistent results.
The hands-on portion of the workshop focuses on building professional-quality lighting from the ground up. This class is ideal for photographers looking to elevate both their technical skills and their creative vision.
Vintage Portrait Workshop
Saturday, September 19 | 12:30PM CT
The timeless world of vintage portraiture in this creative workshop that blends classic style with modern photography techniques. You’ll learn how to recreate the look and feel of vintage portraits using today’s cameras, lenses, and lighting equipment—proving that you don’t need antique gear to achieve a nostalgic aesthetic.
The workshop begins with a live lighting demonstration, where you’ll discover how light quality, direction, modifiers, posing, and camera settings work together to create images inspired by classic film portraits. From soft, flattering light to dramatic cinematic setups, you’ll learn techniques that establish the foundation for an authentic vintage look before you ever open your editing software.
Learn how to create film-inspired color palettes, add subtle grain and texture, adjust contrast and tones, and develop a consistent editing style that evokes the charm of classic photography while maintaining a polished, professional finish.
